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WELCOME New Year’s Day – January 1st 2026 Happy New Year to everyone! Hope you have all enjoyed the festive break and are ready for some fantastic racing today at Royal Windsor Racecourse. We are absolutely thrilled to have Jumps Racing back here again on New Year’s Day, which was such a feature of the racing calendar up until the late 1990s. Judging by the ticket sales in recent weeks for today, it would appear there is a real appetite amongst the public to head out for a day at the races and we are really excited to see packed grandstands watching some top quality racing on display. The Christmas period was a hugely entertaining time for jumps racing with one of the most gripping King George VI races at Kempton Park on Boxing Day ever witnessed, and huge congratulations go out to trainer Ben Pauling, jockey Ben Jones and owner Harry Redknapp for the success of The Jukebox Man. The sheer joy and delight on each of their faces after the photo-finish was truly wonderful to see. The following day saw a cracking Coral Welsh Grand National at Chepstow with Champion jockey and Welshman, Sean Bowen, proving a hugely popular winner on board Haiti Couleurs. Today’s feature race is unquestionably Race 6 and The Fitzdares New Year’s Day Handicap Hurdle Race over 2½ miles with a prize purse of £100,000. Thanks as always go out to Fitzdares for their continued and hugely important support of both our racecourse and horse racing across both codes. I would also like to express our gratitude to race sponsors Oliver Jorg Ties and DJB Property Services for their support today and hope they will enjoy their first Windsor experience. Looking ahead to later this month, we are very excited to be holding the second edition of the Berkshire Winter Million in partnership with Ascot racecourse. Racing will be held here on Friday 16th & Sunday 18th January (with racing at Ascot on Saturday 17th) with a total prize purse across the 3 days of a massive £1.25 million. We fully expect strong fields across all our races, hospitality has limited availability left across both days but 3 day passes are still available for the competitive price of only £40, so do come and join us if you can. Back to today, we have a raft of entertainment on offer including the Bluebird Belles singers and the Household Cavalry, along with pony rides, petting animals and face-painting for the younger attendees. Have a wonderful afternoon and wishing you all the very best for 2026! Jimmy Wallace Executive Director
MEET THE TEAM
Jimmy Wallace
Executive Director
Mark Donovan
Operations & Safety Manager
Charlie Rees
Clerk Of The Course
Gemma Pateman
Business Manager
Chris Kelly
Head Grounds Person
Steve Carpenter
Assistant Head Grounds Person
Kirsty Smith
Business Coordinator
HOW TO RE AD YOUR RACEC ARD Horse’s Name
Colour Graphic
Horse’s Saddlecloth Number Colour of horse
Birthplace of horse if not Great Britain
Form Guide No. of days previous performances /=new season since last ran -=new year
Bold type shows Point-to-Point form C=course winner D=distance winner CD=course & distance winner BF=beaten favourite
Age
Sex of horse
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Baracouda (FR) (22) 11121
9
B g Alesso (USA) - Peche Aubar (FR) (Zino (GB)) John P McManus Br R Dupuis
Weight st-lbs
11-7
A P McCoy François Doumen, France
TIMEFORM VIEW Eighteen time winner and seven time Grade 1 winner. Held up in rear to land the Grade 2 Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury, beating Crystal D’Ainay by 3/4 length. Should take all the beating back at the highest level. TFRHHHHH BHA164 KEY
Owner
Breeding
Breeder
Br
Jockey
Trainer
Sponsor S
STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: HHHHH Selected to win the race. HHHHI Good chance of being placed. HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
ABBREVIATIONS BF - Beaten Favourite C - Course winner D - Distance winner CD - Course & Distance winner
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.
A full range of bets available on all UK and Irish racing CHELTENHAM Race 1 12.15
2m 4f 56y
1 Can’t Resist It (GB)
11-7 Fern O’Brien TFR: HHIII
Fergal O’Brien Form: 20-5,
2 Handin Manypockets (IRE) 11-7 Syd Hosie Form: 3,
Rex Dingle TFR: HIIII
3 Just Golden (IRE) Dan Skelton Form: 1-23,
4 Kiwi Rush (IRE) Harry Derham Form: 12-4,
11-7 Harry Skelton TFR: HHHHI
11-7 Jonathan Burke TFR: HHHII
5 Minella Mission (IRE) D. J. Jeffreys Form: F/21-,
11-7 Charlie Deutsch TFR: HHIII
6 Neon Dream (IRE) Alan King Form: P/1-,
11-7 Tom Bellamy TFR: HHHII
7 Step Ahead (IRE)
11-7 Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls Ciaran Gethings Form: 23-2, TFR: HHHHH
8 Walk Tall (IRE)
11-7 Harry Cobden TFR: HHIII
Joe Tizzard Form: 2-00,
Race 2 12.50
2m 4f 127y
1 Eagle Fang (IRE) William Durkan Form: 05-1,
11-9 P. Byrnes TFR: HHHII
2 Knight of Allen (FR)
11-9 Mrs Jane Williams Ciaran Gethings Form: 1-21, TFR: HHIII
3 Regent’s Stroll (IRE) Paul Nicholls Form: 2-31,
11-9 Harry Cobden TFR: HHHHH
4 Califet En Vol (IRE)
11-4 Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville Form: 16-2, TFR: HHHHI
5 Miami Magic (IRE)
11-4 Stuart Edmunds Charlie Hammond Form: 0-33, TFR: HHIII
Race 3 1.25
3m 1f 56y
1 Does He Know (GB)
12-0 Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls Tom Bellamy Form: 33-1, TFR: HHHII
2 Shannon Royale (IRE)
11-2 Ian Patrick Donoghue Sean Bowen Form: P-05, TFR: HHHHI
3 Herakles Westwood (FR) 11-2 Warren Greatrex Form: 524,
James Bowen TFR: HHHHI
4 Katate Dori (FR)
11-2 Dylan Johnston TFR: HHHHH
Sam Thomas Form: P-06,
5 Excello (FR)
10-13 Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville Form: 0-30, TFR: HHHII
6 Inch House (IRE) Paul Nicholls Form: P-6P,
10-10 Harry Cobden TFR: HHHII
7 Jasmin de Grugy (FR) Anthony Honeyball Form: 3-24,
8 New Order (IRE) Charlie Longsdon Form: 1-52,
Race 4 2.00
10-7 Rex Dingle TFR: HHHII 10-6 David Bass TFR: HHHII
2m 4f 127y
1 Jungle Boogie (IRE)
12-0 Charlie Deutsch TFR: HHHHI
Venetia Williams Form: 6/1P-,
2 Matata (IRE)
11-12 Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies Sam Twiston-Davies Form: 033, TFR: HHHII
3 Twinjets (IRE)
11-6 Harry Cobden TFR: HHHHI
Paul Nicholls Form: P-11,
4 Riskintheground (IRE)
11-3 Harry Skelton TFR: HHHII
Dan Skelton Form: 410,
5 Il Ridoto (FR) Paul Nicholls Form: 200,
10-11 Freddie Keighley (7) TFR: HHHII
6 Grandeur d’Ame (FR)
10-6 Tom Bellamy TFR: HHHII
Alan King Form: P-F0,
7 Moon D’Orange (FR) John McConnell Form: 200,
10-5 Callum Pritchard (3) TFR: HHHII
8 Glengouly (FR) Faye Bramley Form: 341,
10-3 Sean Bowen TFR: HHHHH
9 Just Over Land (FR) Sam Thomas Form: 4-11,
10-2 Benjamin Macey (7) TFR: HHHII
Race 5 2.35
2m 4f 56y
Race 7 3.40
2m 179y
1 Gowel Road (IRE)
1 Bailly’s Comet (GB)
2 Lucky Place (FR)
2 Berkshire Woody (IRE)
11-6 Sam Twiston-Davies TFR: HHHII
Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies Form: 030,
11-6 Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville Form: 4-32, TFR: HHHHI
3 Jingko Blue (FR) Nicky Henderson Form: 1U-0,
11-0 James Bowen TFR: HHHII
11-0 Rex Dingle TFR: HHHHI
Anthony Honeyball Form: 1,
11-0 Dylan Johnston TFR: HHHII
Rebecca Curtis Form: 3,
3 Champ Kabai (GB)
11-0 Ben Godfrey TFR: HHHII
Anthony Honeyball Form: 2,
4 Kabral du Mathan (FR)
4 Crack Ops (GB)
5 Kamsinas (FR)
5 Crest of Arms (GB)
11-0 Harry Skelton TFR: HHHHH
Dan Skelton Form: 22-1,
11-0 Jonathan Burke TFR: HHIII
Fergal O’Brien Form: 0-22,
6 The Real Whacker (IRE) 11-0 Patrick Neville Form: 4-25,
Race 6 3.10
Sean Bowen TFR: HHHII
2m 7f 213y
1 Harbour Lake (IRE)
12-0 Tom Bellamy TFR: HHHII
Alan King Form: 2-1P,
2 Ma Shantou (IRE)
11-8 Harry Cobden TFR: HHHHI
Emma Lavelle Form: 0-10,
3 Double Powerful (IRE)
11-6 Sean Bowen TFR: HHHII
Neil Mulholland Form: 3UF,
4 Ace of Spades (FR)
11-0 Harry Skelton TFR: HHHHH
Dan Skelton Form: 2-14,
5 Spike Jones (GB)
10-2 Samuel Drinkwater Benjamin Macey (7) Form: 6-23, TFR: HHHII
6 Love of Neymore (GB)
10-2 Charlie Price TFR: HHHHI
Robbie Llewellyn Form: 3-51,
7 Pike Road (GB) Martin Keighley Form: U14,
10-2 Freddie Keighley (7) TFR: HHHII
11-0 Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero Toby Wynne Form: 21, TFR: HHHII 11-0 Harry Skelton TFR: HHHII
Anthony Honeyball Form: 0,
6 Don’t Rein Me In (GB)
11-0 Bryan Carver TFR: HHIII
Chris Honour Form: 2,
7 Faithful Guardian (IRE)
11-0 Tom Bellamy TFR: HHHII
Alan King Form: 2,
8 Garrincha (FR)
11-0 Robert Dunne TFR: HHIII
9 Ivor Bear (IRE)
11-0 Sam Twiston-Davies TFR: HHHII
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill Form: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies Form:
10 Maestrow (GB) Ben Pauling Form:
11-0 Callum Pritchard TFR: HHHII
11 Mariole (FR)
11-0 Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville Form: 2-, TFR: HHHHI
12 Molly’s Lad (GB) Fergal O’Brien Form: 2,
11-0 Jonathan Burke TFR: HHHHI
13 Pureis King (FR)
11-0 James Bowen TFR: HHIII
14 Roximan (FR)
11-0 Harry Cobden TFR: HHHHI
Faye Bramley Form: 10, Paul Nicholls Form: 3,
15 Solly’s Gold (IRE) James Owen Form: 1,
11-0 Sean Bowen TFR: HHHHH
16 Marvelous Dragones (FR) 10-7 Amy Murphy Form: 023,
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A TRADITION RETURNS
HISTORY OF THE NEW YEAR’S DAY HURDLE NEW YEAR’S DAY FIRST BECAME A BANK HOLIDAY IN 1974, AND WINDSOR WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO HAVE A FIXTURE THAT DAY. ENTERPRISINGLY, NEXT YEAR THEY INTRODUCED A VALUABLE RACE, APPROPRIATELY NAMED THE NEW YEAR’S DAY HURDLE. GOOD PRIZE MONEY MEANT IT ATTRACTED A SMALL YET CLASSY FIELD. IN 1976 IT WAS WON BY THE REIGNING CHAMPION HURDLER COMEDY OF ERRORS, WHO TOOK THAT TITLE IN 1973 AND REGAINED HIS CROWN TWO YEARS LATER. HE WON 23 OF HIS 48 RACES. BEACON LIGHT, SUCCESSFUL IN THE 1978 NEW YEAR’S DAY HURDLE, WAS UNLUCKY NOT TO WIN A CHAMPION HURDLE, BUT HE WAS UP AGAINST A SET OF EXCEPTIONAL OPPONENTS WHO WERE RUNNING IN THE 1970s. THROUGH THE NEXT DECADE THE RACE WENT TO CHAMPIONSHIP CONTENDERS LIKE CELTIC RYDE IN 1981 AND 82, WHO IN JOHN FRANCOME’S VIEW WAS THE SECOND BEST HURDLER HE EVER RODE; AND HIGH GRADE HANDICAPPERS LIKE RA NOVA, ANOTHER DUAL WINNER. CELTIC SHOT WON IT IN 1988 TWO MONTHS BEFORE TAKING THE CHAMPION HURDLE. THIS 17-TIME WINNER WENT ON TO BE A TOP CLASS CHASER . THE STATUS OF THE NEW YEAR’S DAY HURDLE FALTERED IN THE 1990s DUE TO COMPETITION FROM RACES ELSEWHERE OFFERING MORE PRIZE MONEY. IT WAS RUN FOR THE LAST TIME IN 1998, THE YEAR THAT NATIONAL HUNT RACING AT WINDSOR ENDED, APART FROM A TEMPORARY REVIVAL IN 2004-05 WHILE ASCOT RACECOURSE WAS BEING REDEVELOPED. ARENA RACING REINSTATED JUMPING HERE IN DECEMBER 2024 AND WE HAVE NOW REVIVED THE TRADITIONAL NEW YEAR’S DAY MEETING AND ITS BIG HURDLE RACE, NOW WORTH £100,000.
FIRST RACE 11.49 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MPM FLOORING NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (2 wins from 15 runners, 13%) runs DELTA BLUES BELLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 65 runners, 17%) runs DELTA BLUES BELLE LONGEST TRAVELLER: CUMHACHT trained by R Curtis, Newport, 226 miles. RACE SUMMARY
A number of these arrive with a question mark against them so this looks a good opportunity for FLAGON DRY to build on his good Kempton fourth now stepping into handicaps and add to his previous Flat victory. Midnight View is weighted to go well and next on the list in his bid for a breakthrough success, while handicap newcomer Delta Blues Belle and fair Flat scorer Rukaana could also have a say.
1-2-3: 1.FLAGON DRY (IRE) 2.MIDNIGHT VIEW 3.DELTA BLUES BELLE (IRE) KEY Owner colours
Breeding
Breeder
Br
Jockey
Trainer
PLAY SMARTER
Sponsor
no
horse
age
1
DELTA BLUES BELLE (IRE) (20) 31-5050
6 11-12
Gr m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Pink Mist (IRE) (Montelimar (USA)) Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Delta B Br R. Tanner
st lb
Tristan Durrell Dan Skelton, Alcester Olive Print & Graphics
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer but yet to fire in this sphere, ninth of 10 in novice at Cheltenham (16.8f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Could still do better for top yard now going into handicaps though. TFRHHHII BHA95
2
LINDEN LANE (IRE) (101) 233060
6 11-12
B g Linda’s Lad - Fortune Favours (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA)) Baytree Br Carla Collins
Ellis Collier (5) Evan Williams, Llancarfan
3
5 11-11
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 7 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, good to firm) 101 days ago. Not proving the easiest to catch right. TFRHHIII BHA95
THIS SWAY (GB) (18) 40PP4
B g Cannock Chase (USA) - Shannon Lodge (IRE) (Doyen (IRE)) Mr K. Tyre Br Mr I. Thompson
Tom Broughton (5) Max Comley, Sutton Veny
4
7 11-11
TIMEFORM VIEW 200/1, first form over hurdles when fourth of 9 in novice at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft) TFRHHHII BHA94 18 days ago, having run of race. Needs to take a step forward on his handicap bow.
AWAY FOR THE NIGHT (IRE) (18) 064-600
B g Getaway (GER) - Inchiquin High (IRE) (Mountain High (IRE)) Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) Miss P. Morris Alex Hales, Edgecote Br M. G. Ronayne Winwood Construction UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden and he was tried in a tongue strap when only seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Lots more is required. TFRHHIII BHA94
5
MIDNIGHT VIEW (GB) (29) 055-PP3
6 11-10
B g Telescope (IRE) - Midnight Belle (Midnight Legend) Miss A. B. Hyde Br Mrs Patricia Ellen Holtorp
Brendan Powell Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
6
5 11-10
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who wasn’t discredited when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Can give another good account from a falling mark. TFRHHHHI BHA93
THE PADSTER (FR) (55) 0r4
B g Rio de La Plata (USA) - Pussy Galore (IRE) (Harbour Watch (IRE)) The Family Affair Br S.A.S. Haras Le Gue
Conor O’Farrell Joe Tickle, Tiverton Fire Defence Servicing
TIMEFORM VIEW Took a step forward when fourth of 6 in novice hurdle (250/1) at Exeter (16.7f, good to soft) 55 days ago. May do better now going handicapping so he’s no forlorn hope. TFRHHHII BHA93
7
EL GAVILAN (FR) (29) 325-P00
B g Guignol (GER) - La Jalousie (FR) (Muhtathir) C & C Boultbee Brooks Br Mr Emmanuel Dibatista, Mme Claire Dibati
5
11-9
Richard Patrick Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form over hurdles in France but yet to fire in a trio of handicap hurdle outings upon returning this winter. Cheekpieces go on for the first time now. TFRHHIII BHA92
10
8
CUMHACHT (IRE) (20) 3544/-20
B g Camacho - Soliza (IRE) (Intikhab (USA)) Farnhams,Rymers,Streets,Locketts,Gammond Br John Cullinan
8
11-7
Jamie Brace (5) Rebecca Curtis, Newport William Hill, Express Contract Drying Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Went backwards from his Ffos Las reappearance second when seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster TFRHHHII BHA90 (19.4f, soft) 20 days ago, finding nothing. More is needed if he is to get off the mark here.
RUKAANA (GB) (21) 53-2456
5
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Shurooq (Dubawi (IRE)) Marbro Contracts & The Ocean Partnership Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited
11-4
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair Flat winner but seems not so good in this sphere and a below-par sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, good) 21 days ago. Weighted to go well though if translating his Flat form. TFRHHHII BHA87
10
FLAGON DRY (IRE) (38) 424
4 10-12
B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Sweet Dragon Fly (Oasis Dream) Caoilin Quinn Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn Br Yeomanstown Stud Warren Greatrex Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW 1m Flat winner who has made the frame on all his three runs in this sphere, posting a good fourth of 10 in juvenile at Kempton (16f, good to soft) 38 days ago. Could do better still now handicapping so he’s a likely player. TFRHHHHH BHA94
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SAUCATS (FR) (27) 503P3P
B g Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Taneshka (FR) (Astarabad (USA)) Bellies Syndicate Br S.A.R.L. Ecuries Babsen Courses
5 10-9
Tom Cannon Joe Tickle, Tiverton Fire Defence Servicing
TIMEFORM VIEW Reamins winless and he was pulled up in handicap hurdle at Exeter (18.5f, heavy) 27 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA78 Needs to bounce back. 2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 9, 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 11. Stewards Note: CUMHACHT: Following its run on 12/12/2025 it was reported that the horse didnt stay the trip on the ground. Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Rukaana (GB), 5-1 Midnight View (GB), 11-2 Flagon Dry (IRE), 6-1 Cumhacht (IRE), 10-1 This Sway (GB), 12-1 Delta Blues Belle (IRE), 16-1 Saucats (FR), 20-1 The Padster (FR), 22-1 Away For The Night (IRE), 28-1 El Gavilan (FR), 33-1 Linden Lane (IRE) TIME
DISTANCE
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2ND
RACE RESULT: 3RD
4TH
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SECOND RACE 12.24 TWO MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (2M 6F) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE OLIVER JORG TIES NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £15000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs ASSERTIVE WALK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (7 wins from 34 runners, 21%) runs ASSERTIVE WALK LONGEST TRAVELLER: POTTERSVILLE trained by R Curtis, Newport, 226 miles. RACE SUMMARY POTTERSVILLE looked a useful novice in the making when dotting up in a mares’novice at Exeter in November and she is taken to follow up against the boys here. Assertive Walk has been absent since his promising bumper third on debut at Chepstow, but he is interesting nonetheless and shades preference ahead of Fountains Blenhein for forecast purposes. That said, if Firm But Fair bypasses his engagement at Uttoxeter on Wednesday and lines up here, he will be the main danger to the selection. 1-2-3: 1.POTTERSVILLE (IRE) 2.ASSERTIVE WALK (IRE) 3.FOUNTAINS BLENHEIN KEY Owner colours
Breeding
Breeder
Br
Jockey
Trainer
PLAY SMARTER
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
FOUNTAINS BLENHEIN (GB) (45) 410-13 BF
7
11-6
B g Passing Glance - Fountain Crumble (Dr Massini (IRE)) The Fountains Partnership Br Fountains Partnership
Gavin Sheehan Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper scorer who made a winning start over hurdles at Fontwell (19f, good to soft) in October. Performed to a similar level when third of 4 in novice at Plumpton since, but may again prove vulnerable under a penalty. TFRHHHII BHA120
2
IGNORE THE DOOR (IRE) (26) P/541-16
6
11-6
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Maifitz’s Madonna (IRE) (Milan) Mr & Mrs Norman Br Larry Buckley & Jacqueline Beirne
Brendan Powell Harry Derham, Newbury OLBG
3
6
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner at fourth attempt during the spring and overcame inexperience fitted with a tongue strap to make a successful hurdling debut in 7-runner novice at Worcester (23f, good to soft)in October. However,he took a backward step at Chepstow since and it’s probablybest to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA-
ASSERTIVE WALK (IRE) (405) 3-
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Assertive Lady (IRE) (Gold Well) Mrs P Bond, Magniers, Mrs P Shanahan Br Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd
11-0
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Cost €85,000 and shaped well when third of 13 on debut in a 2m Chepstow bumper in November 2024. Entitled to need the run given subsequent absence, but he’s clearly promising and is one to note in the betting now switched to hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA-
4
FIRM BUT FAIR (IRE) (50) 3-2
5
11-0
B g Yeats (IRE) - Cosmic Charm (IRE) (Arctic Cosmos (USA)) Quicksilver Racing Partnership Br Brian Weldon
Alice Stevens (3) Harry Derham, Newbury OLBG
5
7 10-13
TIMEFORM VIEW £60,000 purchase after finishing third in an Irish point in April. Found wanting for know-how when it mattered behind a progressive one when second on Rules debutinaBangornovicehurdle(23.2f,heavy)lastmonthandclaimsherewiththatexperiencetodrawupon.Engaged1.43UttoxeterWednesday. TFRHHHII BHA-
POTTERSVILLE (IRE) (39) 1-01
Ch m Ocovango - Bunglasha Lady (IRE) (Snurge) Mr David McDermott Br Desmond Devereux
Jamie Brace (5) Rebecca Curtis, Newport William Hill, Express Contract Drying Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start in the manner of an above-average sort in a Clonmel bumper in April. Low-key stable/hurdle debut on return, TFRHHHHH BHAbut left that well behind when easily winning Exeter mares’ novice (23f, soft) and she remains open to improvement. 2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Stewards Note: FOUNTAINS BLENHEIN: Following its run on 17/11/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed turning in. Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Pottersville (IRE), 9-2 Firm But Fair (IRE), 11-2 Fountains Blenhein (GB), 7-1 Assertive Walk (IRE), 14-1 Ignore The Door (IRE) TIME
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1ST RACE RESULT: 3RD
2ND 4TH
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THIRD RACE 12.59 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE DJB PROPERTY SERVICES WINDSOR MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (CHALLENGER MARES’ HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) Total prize fund £17500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £7068, 2nd £3533, 3rd £1768, 4th £884, 5th £441. (Penalty Value £9241.75) RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (1 win from 5 runners, 20%) runs SPRINGTIME LEGEND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (6 wins from 30 runners, 20%) runs SPRINGTIME LEGEND LONGEST TRAVELLER: EASY LOVE trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 140 miles. RACE SUMMARY
BOBBI WITH AN I arrives here on the back of a highly-encouraging second in similar company at Wincanton 16 days ago, likely she’d have laid down a serious threat to the winner that day had she engaged with her challenge sooner. She can confirm the promise of that run and come out on top with further progress in the offing. Haydock scorer Lets Go To Vegas, class-dropping Game Colours and Looking As You Are are a trio of others fancied to feature.
1-2-3: 1.BOBBI WITH AN I (FR) 2.LETS GO TO VEGAS (IRE) 3.GAME COLOURS (IRE) KEY Owner colours
Breeding
Breeder
Br
Jockey
Trainer
PLAY SMARTER
Sponsor
no
horse
age
1
GAME COLOURS (IRE) (19) 3132-33
8 12-0
B m Shantou (USA) - Islandbane (IRE) (Orpen (USA)) Baker, Cartwright & Langford Br C. J. Foy
st lb
Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) Ben Clarke, Corscombe Tote, Ben Clarke Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWonsoftgroundnovicehurdleatLingfieldlastwinterandhasprogressedindefeatsubsequently,showingbenefitofarecentrunwhenthirdof9 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (20.2f, good to soft) 19 days ago, outpaced before rallying run-in. Looks sure to go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA119
2
I SPY A DIVA (GB) (30) 10/0-604
9 11-13
B m Telescope (IRE) - Molly’s A Diva (Midnight Legend) Isabelle Ryder (7) Mr J. Perriss Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham Br J. F. Perriss Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner over hurdles who hasn’t shaped at all badly on 2 of her 3 starts this term, fading only from after the last when fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f) 30 days ago. Arrives just 1lb above last winning mark and ease back in trip can help. TFRHHHII BHA118
3
RING O ROSES (GB) (26) 34U23-U
Ch m Flemensfirth (USA) - Presenting Lisa (IRE) (Presenting) Mrs Liz Prowting Br Liz Prowting
8 11-12
Alice Stevens (3) Henrietta C Knight, Wantage Prowting Group Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler for Henry de Bromhead (2m winner) who ran respectably when third of 9 in handicap for present yard at Lingfield (19.5f) this time last year. Suffered an unfortunate early exit on her reappearance 26 days ago but this can reveal more now. Hood back on. TFRHHIII BHA117
4
JASMINE D’AIRY (FR) (33) 5221-10
B m Authorized (IRE) - Elna d’Airy (FR) (Anzillero (GER)) ER Mr N. Sutton NN U R Br J. Dubois & SCEA De La Vallee De L’Orne N-
7 11-11 Harry Derham, Newbury
OLBG NO TIMEFORMVIEWBaggedmares’maiden/novicehurdles7monthsapart,latterlyatUttoxeter(15.8f)inNovember.Listedcompanyprovedtoomuch
when well-beaten seventh of 9 at Newbury (16.3f) 4 weeks ago but this switch back to handicaps rates a plus.
5
LOOKING AS YOU ARE (GB) (26) 6413-23
B m Passing Glance - Maybell (Black Sam Bellamy (IRE)) Gumbrills Racing Partnership Br A Hales, Mr & Mrs J Fry, Mr D Fitzgerald
TFRHHHII BHA116
7 11-10
Jamie Brace (5) Alex Hales, Edgecote Winwood Construction UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Third hurdle success when shading a tight finish in 21f Ludlow handicap in February. Bettered that form when chasing home an upwardly mobile sort on reappearanceinhandicapatMarketRasen(18.5f)inNovemberandnotdisgracedwhenthirdatSandown (19.8f)latest.Each-wayclaimsagain. TFRHHHII BHA115
6
EASY LOVE (IRE) (39) 413-13P BF
6
11-7
B m Spanish Moon (USA) - Cosavita (FR) (Comte du Bourg (FR)) Gavin Sheehan The Amantes Syndicate Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster Br Joseph Ryan geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveinbumpers and overcame inexperiencetomake asuccessful hurdling in 5-runnermaiden atFontwell(21.8f,good)inMay.Clearlynotright when pulled up on second start following a break at Exeter (23.1f) in November. Opening mark demands more in any case now handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA112
7
BOBBI WITH AN I (FR) (16) 11P-442 BF
B m Kapgarde (FR) - Adelyta (FR) (Bering) Kevan Leggett, Susan & John Waterworth Br Jean-Charles Haimet & Francis Picoulet
7
11-5
Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Points/mares’ novice hurdle winner who has shaped with plenty of promise on 2 of her 3 starts in handicaps this winter, posting her best effort yet and finishing with running left when runner-up at Wincanton (19.8f) 16 days ago. Knocking firmly on the door and she’s high on the shortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA110
18
8
LETS GO TO VEGAS (IRE) (29) 0/P352/-1
B m Getaway (GER) - Danielle’s Journey (Presenting) Let’s Go To Vegas Partnership Br Miss E. Hamilton
8
11-5
Jack Hogan Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner as a novice over hurdles who was clearly lacking nothing in fitness following a 22-month layoff when successful in 6-runner TFRHHHHI BHA110 handicap hurdle at Haydock (18.9f) at the start of last month. Return to this slightly longer trip a plus on that evidence.
9
SPRINGTIME LEGEND (GB) (28) 45625-4
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Parstara (Kayf Tara) Springtime Friends Br R. M. Fear
6 10-12
Conor O’Farrell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEWSomeencouragementbothstartsinbumpersandfairformwhensecondonthirdstartinmares’novice/maidenslastwinter.Feasibletothinklast month’s Wincanton fourth was needed and switch to handicaps can see her in a better light now for yard amongst the winners. TFRHHHII BHA103 2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn by No. 3, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: EASY LOVE: Following its run on 23/11/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Bobbi With An I (FR), 4-1 Game Colours (IRE), 9-2 Lets Go To Vegas (IRE), 8-1 Looking As You Are (GB), 11-1 I Spy A Diva (GB), Easy Love (IRE), 14-1 Springtime Legend (GB), 22-1 Ring O Roses (GB) TIME
DISTANCE
1ST
2ND
RACE RESULT: 3RD
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FOURTH RACE 1.34 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 37YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FITZDARES NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Total prize fund £17500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £7068, 2nd £3533, 3rd £1768, 4th £884. (Penalty Value £9241.75) Weights lowered 1lb. RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Snowden (2 wins from 8 runners, 25%) runs ADMIRAL STEWART TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (7 wins from 27 runners, 26%) runs BOND BROKER LONGEST TRAVELLER: BOND BROKER trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 103 miles. RACE SUMMARY
NORN IRON matched his hurdling form at the first time of asking over the larger obstacles at Warwick last month and looks the one to beat here. Admiral Stewart has been given a break since pulling up at Sandown and may provide the chief threat. 1-2-3: 1.NORN IRON (IRE) 2.ADMIRAL STEWART (IRE) 3.BOND BROKER (IRE) KEY Owner colours
Breeding
Breeder
Br
Jockey
Trainer
PLAY SMARTER
Sponsor
no
horse
age
st lb
1
ADMIRAL STEWART (IRE) (48) 21P2-1P D
7
12-1
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Ivy Queen (IRE) (Green Desert (USA)) Gavin Sheehan Beccle, Sperling, Allen, Guerin & Lynam Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Br Grange Stud BetVictor
2
NORN IRON (IRE) (21) 22421-2 D BF
8 11-11
Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Coco des Champs (IRE) (Robin des Champs (FR)) Brendan Powell Dr. Paul Kelly Harry Derham, Newbury Br Louise Cooper-Joyce OLBG
TIMEFORMVIEWShapedupwellinhandicaphurdlespriortoendinglastseasonwithaPlumptonmaidenvictory(15.9f)inAprilandpostedpromising second of 9 in handicap chase (15/8) at Warwick (16.2f, soft) on debut over fences 21 days ago. Holds leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA118
3
BOND BROKER (IRE) (45) 112-224 D
7
B g Doyen (IRE) - Indian Love (FR) (Indian Danehill (IRE)) Owners Group 118 Br C.A.F.R.E Enniskellen Campus
11-9
Jay Tidball (5) Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Owners Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Followed up bumper success with back-to-back hurdle wins last season but has failed to meet expectations switched to fences this term, finishing well held at Plumpton last time. TFRHHHII BHA116
4
KOUKEO (FR) (252) 226P10-
6
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Karikale (FR) (Poliglote) Mrs E. J. Wills Br Haras de Coudraies
11-2
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Disappointed in testing conditions at Perth when last seen in April but had scored over hurdles at Exeter (21.6f) previously and is worth monitoring in market on return/chase debut. TFRHHHII BHA109 2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: ADMIRAL STEWART: Following its run on 14/11/2025 it was reported that the horse had an irregular heartbeat. KOUKEO: Following its run on 24/4/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Probable S.P’s: 5-6 Norn Iron (IRE), 4-1 Bond Broker (IRE), 9-2 Admiral Stewart (IRE), 12-1 Koukeo (FR) TIME
DISTANCE
1ST
2ND
RACE RESULT: 3RD
4TH
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TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhowonthefirstofhis3startsoverhurdleslastseason.Walkedoveronreturn/chasedebutatSandownandbesttodrawa line through subsequent Southwell effort (pulled up quickly with an irregular heartbeat a circuit out). Remains of interest. TFRHHHHI BHA122
FIFTH RACE 2.09 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 42YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FITZDARES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £30000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £12117, 2nd £6057, 3rd £3030, 4th £1515, 5th £756. (Penalty Value £15843) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N & W Twiston-Davies (2 wins from 7 runners, 29%) runs TAX FOR MAX TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (7 wins from 45 runners, 16%) runs SHANTOU LUCKY LONGEST TRAVELLER: JOE COTTON trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 159 miles. RACE SUMMARY
TOOTHLESS shaped as if better for the run after 19 months off at Wincanton and remains well treated on the form of his wide-margin win at Plumpton. Mister Cessna has taken well to chasing on these shores and rates the main threat ahead of Shantou Lucky, who arguably should have added another win to his tally at Fakenham 11 days ago. 1-2-3: 1.TOOTHLESS (FR) 2.MISTER CESSNA (FR) 3.SHANTOU LUCKY (IRE) KEY Owner colours
Breeding
Breeder
Br
Jockey
Trainer
PLAY SMARTER
Sponsor
no
horse
age
1
TAX FOR MAX (GER) (40) 16/-0330
9 12-0
B g Maxios - Tomato Finish (GER) (Starborough) Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Br V. Kaufling
st lb
Bryony Frost Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham The Sporting Life
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser for Willie Mullins. However, yet to reach that level for current yard and ran no sort of race at Haydock 6 weeks ago. Bit to prove back chasing. TFRHHHII BHA123
2
YES DAY (IRE) (61) 11P-PF6 D
8 11-11
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Jiggle Joules (IRE) (Rudimentary (USA)) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Mr Ian Bullions Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Br Miss Susan Scott Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored readily over fences at Hereford and Exeter in the spring. Pulled up next 2 starts but running well (closing on leaders) when falling heavily 4 out on return from a break at Ludlow. Not in same form at Wetherby next time, however. TFRHHHII BHA120
3
MISTER CESSNA (FR) (43) P201-12
B g Doha Dream (FR) - Histoire Naturelle (IRE) (Getaway (GER)) Guy Henriques & Richard Gnodde Br Haras Du Hoguenet
5
11-9
Jack Hogan Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham BresBet
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over hurdles who has taken well to chasing on these shores, winning at Uttoxeter on return second only to an improver at Warwick. Remains with potential. TFRHHHHI BHA124
4
SHANTOU LUCKY (IRE) (11) 131042 D
9
11-8
Ch g Shantou (USA) - Backtothekingsnest (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Nathan Howie (3) Johnstone Partnership James Owen, Newmarket Br James Coen Keylocks (Ltd)
TIMEFORM VIEW Five wins since joining the prolific James Owen yard at the end of the summer. Back on track when just denied at Fakenham 11 days ago so not taken lightly. TFRHHHHI BHA117 (+3)
5
TOOTHLESS (FR) (28) P222/1-5 D
B g Authorized (IRE) - Sandside (FR) (Marchand de Sable (USA)) Mr Colm Donlon Br E.A.R.L. Haras de La Haie Neuve Et al
8
11-6
Jay Tidball (5) Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Morson Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed much improved form when an impressive winner at Plumpton in May of last year, jumping boldly and quickening clear of a subsequent winner. Well treated on that form and shaped as if better for the run after 19 months off at Wincanton 4 weeks ago TFRHHHHH BHA115
6
KALIF D’AIRY (FR) (28) 2242-14 D BF
B g Authorized (IRE) - Ulifa d’Airy (FR) (Anzillero (GER)) S. Packham, A. Austin and B. Austin Br S.C.E.A. de La Vallee De L’Orne
6
11-3
Caoilin Quinn Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent over hurdles last season and found improvement to get off the mark on reappearance/chase debut at Lingfield in November. Not in quite the same form when fourth of 7 at WIncanton (2 1/2m, soft) since. Change of headgear. TFRHHHII BHA112
7
JOE COTTON (IRE) (28) 313-233 D
B g Mount Nelson - Miss Compliance (IRE) (Broken Hearted) Mr P. Moore Br James Murtagh
8
11-2
Jack Tudor Jeremy Scott, Dulverton Brendon Powerwashers
TIMEFORM VIEW Isn’t the most straightforward but arrives in good heart, responding better than is sometimes TFRHHHII BHA111 the case but never getting to the first 2 when third at Wincanton 4 weeks ago.
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2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Blinkers worn first time by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1. Stewards Note: TOOTHLESS: Following its run on 4/12/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Mister Cessna (FR), 9-2 Toothless (FR), 5-1 Shantou Lucky (IRE), 11-2 Kalif d’Airy (FR), 6-1 Joe Cotton (IRE), 10-1 Yes Day (IRE), 12-1 Tax For Max (GER) TIME
DISTANCE 2ND
1ST
RACE RESULT: 3RD
4TH
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SIXTH RACE 2.50 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FITZDARES NEW YEAR’S DAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £100000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £39750, 2nd £19870, 3rd £9940, 4th £4970, 5th £2480, 6th £1240. (Penalty Value £52030) RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Lavelle (2 wins from 6 runners, 33%) runs GUARD DUTY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 65 runners, 17%) runs LISTENTOYOURHEART LONGEST TRAVELLER: THANKSFORTHEHELP trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 144 miles. RACE SUMMARY
Things haven’t gone to plan for MINELLA MISSILE since an exciting novice hurdle campaign in 2023 but he could be dangerously well-handicapped if back to something to like his best in first-time cheekpieces. Guard Duty and Hartington have improved in leaps and bounds since finishing first and second in a C&D novice handicap last season and both can make a bold bid for this valuable pot. 1-2-3: 1.MINELLA MISSILE (IRE) 2.GUARD DUTY 3.HARTINGTON (IRE) KEY Owner colours
Breeding
Breeder
Br
Jockey
Trainer
PLAY SMARTER
Sponsor
no
horse
age
1
RAMBO T (IRE) (26) 151-310 D
9 12-0
B g Ocovango - Biddy’s Boru (IRE) (Brian Boru) Mpb Contractors Limited Br Gavin Dower
st lb
Shane Fenelon (5) Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
TIMEFORMVIEWHasenjoyedplentyofsuccessinhandicaphurdlesaround21/2m,includingacareer-bestsuccessinatypicallycompetitiveSilverTrophyatChepstowon reappearance this season. Ran too badly to be true at Ascot next time but still has a career-high mark to overcome if bouncing back. TFRHHHII BHA143
2
GUARD DUTY (GB) (33) U2110-2 CD
9 11-10
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Ile de See (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Owners Group 074 Br Greenlands Farm Stud
Gavin Sheehan Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Owners Group
TIMEFORMVIEWBeatHartingtonby4lengthsinaC&DhandicapinJanuarybeforefollowingupatNewbury.Endedlastseasononalownotebutranablinderfromwellofthe pace when chasing home potentially smart French Ship on reappearance. Isn’t the easiest ride but arrives very much on an upward curve. TFRHHHHI BHA139
3
ACT OF AUTHORITY (FR) (26) 4320-43 D
8
11-8
B g Authorized (IRE) - Leah Claire (IRE) (Tomba) Mrs Diana L. Whateley Br Mr Franck A. McNulty
Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) Olly Murphy, Wilmcote Betano
4
7
TIMEFORMVIEWTwo-time winner last autumn and proved as good as everwhenrunner-up inthe MartinPipe. Has returned ingood nick, 8 lengths behind Stream of Stars when third at Aintree last time andalthough he doesn’t have muchin hand, he couldbe more competitivewitha stronger pace to aimat here. TFRHHHII BHA137
EAST INDIA EXPRESS (IRE) (33) 101-FP0 D
B g Milan - Roztoc (IRE) (Desert King (IRE)) EIC Racing & Table Five Br S. McElroy
11-4
Freddie Gordon Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Unibet
TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyedanexcellent2024/25,notchinghisthirdvictoryatCheltenham(20.2f)inApril.However,it’sbeenasubduedstarttothepresentcampaign,fell/ pulled up first 2 runs prior to finishing well held ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Newbury (20.5f) 33 days ago. Mark easing at least. TFRHHIII BHA133
5
WELLINGTON ARCH (GB) (243) 12121-3 D
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Moyliscar (Terimon) Mr M J Gaskell Br Mrs Caroline George
7
11-4
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Enthusiastic front-runner was progressive last season, making his second start in handicaps a winning one when taking 20-runner race at Aintree (20f). Placed in another big-field handicap at Punchestown next time (despite late mistake) and respected if ready to roll on return. TFRHHHII BHA133
6
IDY WOOD (FR) (52) 241-141 D
B g Coastal Path - Highest Card (FR) (Alberto Giacometti (IRE)) Mr Erik Penser & Mr G Lennart Perlhagen Br SCEA Bertwood Stables
8
11-4
Isabelle Ryder (7) Jamie Snowden, Lambourn BetVictor
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeasuccessfulreturntohurdlingatUttoxeterinSeptemberandbackedthatupwithafinefourthbehindRamboTintheSilverTrophyatChepstow. Better than ever when resuming winning ways at Kempton last time and this likeable type should give his running again. TFRHHHII BHA133
7
CASTLE CARROCK (IRE) (20) 1136-0F
B g Mahler - Myztique (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE)) Mr J. Law Br Ms M. McKenna
7
11-3
Tom Cannon Alan King, Barbury Castle Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive bumper winner who defeated Diva Luna on hurdle/stable debut at Sandown (soft) in January prior to struggling in graded company. Left behind a disappointingreappearance/handicapdebutwhenfallingatfinalflightatDoncasterlatestandoughttobeinthemixifnonetheworseforthat. TFRHHHII BHA132
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8
STREAM OF STARS (GB) (26) 42-1322
11 11-1
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Precious Gem (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) James Turner (5) Susie & Bob Frosell Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Br Lady Bamford Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable veteran has looked better than ever since returning from a break, catching the eye with how he moved through the race when chasing home a less-exposed rival at Aintree (clear of rest) earlier this month. Up 2lb but each-way claims again. TFRHHHII BHA130
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HARTINGTON (IRE) (40) 5122-12 D
7 10-13
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Duchess Dee (IRE) (Bachelor Duke (USA)) The Wychwood Partnership Br John O’Connor
Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWPromising handicap debut when 4 lengths behind Guard Duty here in January and went one better on 2 1/2m Carlisle reappearance. Improved again upped in distance when narrowly denied in Betfair Stayers’ handicap at Haydock latest and should run anotherbig race back down in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA128
10
THANKSFORTHEHELP (FR) (56) 6443-10 D
9 10-11
Gr g Martaline - Agathe du Berlais (FR) (Poliglote) Mr John P. McManus Br Mr Mickael Fennessy
Jack Tudor David Pipe, Wellington W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEW Suited by the emphasis on stamina when producing a career best to land a 25-runner handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.3f, good to soft) in April. Given a substantialhikeintheweightsforthatsuccessbuthe shouldcomeonforhisreappearanceatNewburylastmonth.Worthnoting forsupport. TFRHHHII BHA126
11
LISTENTOYOURHEART (IRE) (45) 1440-43
7 10-8
Br m Getaway (GER) - Illwalktheline (IRE) (Presenting) S T Racing - The Founders’ Syndicate Br Yellowford Bloodstock
Tristan Durrell Dan Skelton, Alcester Stanley’s
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful novice who completed a hat-trick in mares’ company last season. Given a considerate reappearance when fourth in the ‘Welsh Champion Hurdle’ and stepped up when third (behind Steam of Stars) at Plumpton. In excellent hands and no surprise to see her take another step forward. TFRHHHII BHA123
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MINELLA MISSILE (IRE) (40) PF00-04
B g Beat Hollow - Ella Watson (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Mrs Janet Davies Br Michael Tobin & Ballylinch Stud
8
10-7
Isabel Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan Prysg Cyf
TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingnovicehurdler,impressivelywinning2m5fGrade2HydeatCheltenhamin2023.Hadissuessincebutshowedabitmore spark over an inadequate test at Haydock (18.9f) last time. On a lenient mark if back on song in first-time headgear. TFRHHHHH BHA122 2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 12. Hood worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10. Stewards Note: RAMBO T: Following its run on 6/12/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Hartington (IRE), 6-1 Guard Duty (GB), 9-1 Castle Carrock (IRE), 11-1 Stream of Stars (GB), 12-1 Rambo T (IRE), Idy Wood (FR), 14-1 East India Express (IRE), Wellington Arch (GB), Thanksforthehelp (FR), Listentoyourheart (IRE), 16-1 Act of Authority (FR), Minella Missile (IRE) TIME
DISTANCE 2ND
1ST RACE RESULT: 3RD
4TH
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SEVENTH RACE 3.22 THREE MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (3M 60YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE CIRKA HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs LIMETREE BOY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (7 wins from 34 runners, 21%) runs LIMETREE BOY LONGEST TRAVELLER: BRIDGET MARY trained by R Curtis, Newport, 226 miles. RACE SUMMARY
FORTUNE DANCER has proved a different proposition since switched to fences/ handicaps this season and she’s fancied to complete the hat-trick. Bridget Mary is feared most back chasing on better ground.
1-2-3: 1.FORTUNE DANCER (IRE) 2.BRIDGET MARY (IRE) 3.LIMETREE BOY (IRE) KEY Owner colours
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FORTUNE DANCER (IRE) (35) 1//000-11 D
8 12-0
st lb
Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Newtown Dancer (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Freddie Gordon Owners Group 119 Chris Gordon, Winchester Br Tom Lacy Owners Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer who left hurdles form well behind when making a winning handicap/chase bow at Fontwell on return and followed up in good style at Uttoxeter 5 weeks ago. More to come and can complete hat-trick. TFRHHHHH BHA100
2
ALL AUTHORIZED (FR) (17) 1/631-05
B g Authorized (IRE) - Polysheba (FR) (Poliglote) Mr S Packham & The Dubai Five Br Ronald Wallace Huggins & George Tiney
7 11-11
Caoilin Quinn Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Plumpton hurdle winner in April but disappointed back chasing both starts this term. Change of headgear. TFRHHHII BHA97
3
FLINTARA (GB) (35) 434-344
11 11-9
B m Kayf Tara - Flinders (Henbit (USA)) Leith Hill Chasers Br Leith Hill Chasers
Brendan Powell Richard Bandey, Kingsclere Stonecot Business Centres
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who showed signs of decline last season and well held both starts this term. TFRHHHII BHA95
4
LIMETREE BOY (IRE) (268) 320003-
10 11-8
B g Shirocco (GER) - Bells Glory (IRE) (Presenting) Mr M J Gaskell Br John & Michelle Roche
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Not so good in 4 runs since his Bangor second in May but mark continues to fall at least. Off 8 months. TFRHHHII BHA94
5
BRIDGET MARY (IRE) (33) 3431-23 D BF
B m Sholokhov (IRE) - Leanne (IRE) (Alderbrook) BM Partners Br Imelda Harney
8
11-6
Jamie Brace (5) Rebecca Curtis, Newport William Hill, Express Contract Drying Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Both wins have come over fences, including at Bangor in April. Good second (clear of rest) there on return before rather laboured effort back over hurdles on heavy ground. Can bounce back. TFRHHHHI BHA92
6
FELTON BELLEVUE (FR) (18) 34P-055 D
11 11-4
B g Kap Rock (FR) - Sister du Berlais (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Jack Tudor Mrs H Munn, Mr R E Good, Mr B Case Ben Case, Banbury Br Mr Jean-Pierre Bichon David Andrews Construction Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Lingfield winner last winter but has generally struggled since. Change of headgear. Others more persuasive. TFRHHHII BHA90
7
SPOTTY DOG (GB) (16) 3223-66 D
Ch g Sixties Icon - Where’s My Slave (IRE) (Daylami (IRE)) Mr Michael Hawker Br Mr Michael R. E. Hawker
11 10-5
Conor O’Farrell Mike Hawker, Chippenham
TIMEFORMVIEWHit-and-miss 10-y-o who often let himself down with some rather sketchy jumping during a winless 2024/25 campaign. TFRHHHII BHA77 Possibly needed both starts this term but he is too up-and-down to recommend with confidence.
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2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Blinkers worn first time by No. 2, 6. Blinkers worn by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3. Stewards Note: ALL AUTHORIZED: Following its run on 15/12/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Fortune Dancer (IRE), 7-2 Bridget Mary (IRE), 7-1 All Authorized (FR), 11-1 Flintara (GB), 12-1 Limetree Boy (IRE), Felton Bellevue (FR), 16-1 Spotty Dog (GB) TIME
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OFFICIALS & CONDITIONS CHIEF STEWARD Sophie Candy STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR William Barlow STEWARDS Joseph Chan, Kate Smith, Michael Walton STARTERS James Stenning, Sam Avis JUDGE Emily Jones CLERK OF THE SCALES Graham Ford VETERINARY OFFICER Katie Byam-Cook VETERINARY SURGEONS Clive Hamblin, Martin Watson Simon Knapp, Nigel Woodford MEDICAL OFFICERS Dr Peter Johnson Dr Ramy Saker Dr Henry Knott Dr Fionna Moore Dr Linsey Whitley
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First Race 11.49 -THE MPM FLOORING NOVICES’LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code.£5281tothewinninghorseThesecondtoreceive£2430,thethird£1215,thefourth£608andthefifth£303.fornovicefouryrsoldandupwards,Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, December 26th, 2025 and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2025. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb.The Racecourse will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 16 entries at £50. - Closed December 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (PenaltyValue £5281) SEE PAGE 10 FORTHIS RACE. SecondRace12.24-THEOLIVERJORGTIESNOVICES’HURDLERACE(CLASS3)(GBBRACE)DistributedinaccordancewiththeStakesandPrizeMoney Code. £7921 to the winning horseThe second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for novice five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 26th, 2025 and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2025.Weights: 11st each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb.THE OLIVER JORGTIES will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 13 entries at £75. - Closed December 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029;Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (PenaltyValue £7921.50) SEE PAGE 14 FORTHIS RACE. Third Race 12.59 - THE DJB PROPERTY SERVICES WINDSOR MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9241 to the winning horseThe second to receive £4252, the third £2126, the fourth £1064 and the fifth £530. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £87 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £70 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2025. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. DJB Property services Windsor will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Two Miles about Four Furlongs (2m 4f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 16th April, 2026. 17 entries, 0 at £17 and 17 at £87. - Closed December 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7068; Second £3533;Third £1768; Fourth £884; Fifth £441. (PenaltyValue £9241.75) SEE PAGE 18 FORTHIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.34 - THE FITZDARES NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9241 to the winning horse The second to receive £4252, the third £2126 and the fourth £1064. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £87 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £70 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2025. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Fitzdares will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 11 entries, at £87. - Closed December 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7068; Second £3533; Third £1768; Fourth £884. (Penalty Value £9241.75) Weights lowered 1lb. SEE PAGE 21 FORTHIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.09 -THE FITZDARES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15843tothewinninghorseThesecondtoreceive£7290,thethird£3645,thefourth£1824andthefifth£909.forfiveyrsoldandupwards,Rated0-125(also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2025. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Fitzdares will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 18 entries, at £150. - Closed December 26th, 2025. Owners PrizeMoney.Winner £12117;Second £6057;Third £3030;Fourth£1515; Fifth £756. (PenaltyValue £15843) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 22 FORTHIS RACE. Sixth Race 2.50 - THE FITZDARES NEW YEAR’S DAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £52030 to the winning horseThe second to receive £23920, the third £11960, the fourth £5980, the fifth £2990 and the sixth £1490. for four yrs old and upwards. £500 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £100 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £400 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2025. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Fitzdares have kindly sponsored this raceandwillbeprovidingtheperson,intheiropinion,whoisresponsibleforthebestturnedoutaprizeAllnumberclothstobecarriedinthisracehavebeen sponsored and will carry the name/logo of FITZDARES.The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this raceifithasrunaminimumoffourtimesinHurdleracesinGreatBritain,IrelandorFranceinaccordancewithparagraph15oftheWeightsandHandicapping Code 20 entries, 7 at £100 and 13 at £500. - Closed December 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £39750; Second £19870; Third £9940; Fourth £4970; Fifth £2480; Sixth £1240. (PenaltyValue £52030) SEE PAGE 26 FORTHIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.22 -THE CIRKA HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 26th, 2025 and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 30th, 2025. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Cirka will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 20 entries at £50. Closed December 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner £4039; Second £2019;Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (PenaltyValue £5281) SEE PAGE 28 FORTHIS RACE.
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